Arlen Laue retires as captain on Kewanee Fire Department

Ends 24-year career with department

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Star Courier - Kewanee, IL

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Posted Mar. 6, 2013 at 8:15 AM

Posted Mar. 6, 2013 at 8:15 AM

Kewanee

Arlen Laue has retired after working at the Kewanee Fire Department for 24 years. His last working day was Monday, but he won’t officially be off the roster until March 18., Fire Chief Paul Schaecher said.

Laue started his career on March 17, 1989, and was promoted to engineer in 1991. He was promoted to captain on Dec. 2nd, 1998, and has spent the last 15 years leading his shift.

During his career he became certified as a HazMat Technician, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Firefighter III, and a Fire Officer I.

Capt. Laue worked on some of the more memorable fires in Kewanee, such as the Dura Bowl fire, Pioneer Club fire and the recent Zion Lutheran Church fire.

“His knowledge and leadership in this department has helped it become the outstanding department it is today,” Schaecher said. “His presence will be missed.”Arlen Laue retires as captain on Kewanee Fire Department